An infantry officer checks in

This report from Colonel William Ivey in Iraq seems to be a bit more optimistic than the doom and gloom-bots in the MSM. Here's a quote:

This is a tough fight, and we are once again up against an enemy who has no moral compass. Our kids continue to excel at every mission, and are undaunted in their task. If anyone has any doubts about this generation, they can erase them. 2006 will be a decisive year. We have the opportunity to do a battle handoff to the Iraqis for the lead in the counterinsurgency fight, and begin to reduce our combat presence. Concurrently, we must continue to coach and mentor the Iraqi Government as it continues its journey toward democracy. We will need to be here for awhile, but my assessment is that this is the make or break year.

I’m betting on our Soldiers and the Iraqi people.

Thank you, colonel, and God speed to you and our brave young men and women fighting for goodness over evil.